Hiking & nature

Gurten - a paradise for hikers

Hiking on Bern's balcony

Only a few minutes from the city centre, the Gurten hill offers a unique view of the Federal Palace, the Old Town of Bern and the snowy peaks of the Oberland. The Bernese «mountain» is an ideal starting point for your hikes and walks, combining routes for all levels and a unique atmosphere.

The most beautiful terrace in Bern is on the Gurten, 858 metres above sea level. Hikers and walkers will find on the Gurten a varied offer and trails adapted to all needs. All the routes shown below start from the Gurten Funicular Summit Station

Easy hike on the top of the Gurten, between meadows and forests. Playgrounds and panoramic tower are located along the way. Follow the signs "Grosser Rundweg".

Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Gurten / Ostsignal – Studholz –Gurten / Westsignal – Gurten / Bergstation
Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
Arrival point: Gurten Bergstation
Length: 3.2 km
Height difference (up/down): 100 m / 100 m
Duration: 1h

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The ideal route for hot summer days: a large part of the hike crosses a shady forest. The path starts by following the circular path before turning south towards Studholz and descending regularly towards Blinzern.

Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Studholz – Jennershus – Chüeschatte – Blinzern
Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
Arrival point: Blinzern
Length: 5.8 km
Height difference (up/down): 50 m / 230 m
Duration: 1h30

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The classic descent of the Gurten towards Wabern, through forests and meadows. Nice panoramic view from Gurtendorf.

Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Studholz – Hasebrunnewald – Wabern
Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
Arrival point: Wabern (Talstation Gurtenbahn)
Length: 3.8 km
Height difference (up/down): 30 m / 310 m
Duration: 1h

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Pleasant hike towards the valley on the east side of the Gurten to Kehrsatz. Splendid view of the mountain ranges of the Prealps and the Bernese Alps.

Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Gurten / Ostsignal – Gurtendorf – Breitägerte – Kehrsatz
Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
End point: Kerhsatz station
Length: 4.4 km
Height difference (up/down): 40 m / 300 m
Duration: 1h10

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Gurten Tour

More sporty hike around the Gurten. The descent at the beginning of the Grüenebodewald is a bit tricky in wet weather (slippery sandstone). We arrive in the Köniztal valley by passing through Jennershus, then to Wabern.

Route: Gurten / Bergstation – Grüenebodewald – Chüeschatte – Jennershus – Köniztal – Breitägerte – Wabern
Starting point: Gurten Bergstation
Arrival point: Wabern (Talstation Gurtenbahn)
Length: 7.4 km
Height difference (up/down): 190 m / 370 m
Duration: 2h10

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The Gurten funicular runs every day from 7:00 am to 11:45 pm (Sunday until 8:15 pm) and takes you in a few minutes from Wabern to the top of the Gurten. The general subscription and the Libero zone 100/101 season ticket are valid. Tickets can also be purchased via the BLS online timetable and via the BLS Mobil App, as well as at all stations in Switzerland.